Profile Levite Jewish convert, coming to the faith soon after Pentecost,
taking the name Barnabas. Though not of the chosen Twelve Apostles, Barnabas is
mentioned frequently in the Acts, and is included among the prophets and doctors
at Antioch, and is considered an Apostle. Companion of Saint Paul who introduced
him to the Apostles. Like Paul, Barnabas believed in the Church's mission to Gentiles,
and worked with him in Cyprus and Asia, but split with him over a non-theological
matter. Evangelized in Cyprus with Saint Mark. Founded the Church in Antioch.
Subject and possible author of some apocryphal works. Martyr.

Born
Cyprus as Joseph

Died martyred in c.61 at Salamis at the
time of his death he was carrying a copy of the Gospel of Saint Matthew that he
had copied by hand